TOY: towing

["Kenneth Emanuel" <KEMANUEL@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Karl Bellve, Ph.D." <Karl.Bellve@umassmed.edu> wrote:
>I wouldn't tow a 4500lb trailer with a vehicle that is rated for
>5000lbs. That would only allow you to carry 500lbs unless you only need
>to move an empty trailer around. 

4500 pounds is the wet weight with luggage and everything else loaded.

>You need to get a real full size truck that can handle 10,000lbs or more, 
>like a Dodge 4x4 with the Cummins.

I can't see needing a truck this big for a 19' trailer.  Eric just reminded me of the supercharger option, maybe that would aid a Tacoma or T100 in towing this trailer....